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Y592 JKX

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY592 JKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2020 156,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 154,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 150,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 150,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 148,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 146,625 miles

damage to the nearside top of windscreen

Pass 27 Jan 2014 143,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 140,635 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 140,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 129,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 124,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 117,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 109,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 83,501 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y592 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y592 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y592 JKX registered?

Y592 JKX is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y592 JKX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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